Daily observations on the Hudson River as it passes through New York City. The section of the Hudson which passes through New York is historically known as the North River, called this by the Dutch to distinguish it from the Delaware River, which they knew as the South River. This stretch of the Hudson is still often referred to as the North River by local mariners today. All photos by Daniel Katzive unless otherwise attributed. Twitter @dannykatman
Scorching heat prevailed Tuesday, with Monday’s storms having done little if anything to cool things down. Fortunately, decent 10+ knot winds out of the southwest provided some relief by the water. River traffic was generally familiar and typical, with one notable exception seen in the skies.
The highlight of the day was to see a 1945 era DC-3, the Esther Mae, passing through heading southwest from Rhode Island after making a loop over Woods Hole Massachusetts. As of 17:30 EDT, the plane was heading southwest over Lancaster, PA.
Mister Jim came through pushing barges full of what was probably salt but possibly sandSaint Emilion left its anchorage off Yonkers and headed down to Linden to load new cargoHelen came down from Verplanck with what looked like an empty barge on the hip, heading for Long Island SoundMister Jim was on its daily crushed dolomite run, passing the anchored Dean ReinauerOne of Harbor Charlie’s larger boats was on patrolAs was FDNY’s Marine 1a boatAnd the Corps of Engineer’s HaywardWhile a Coast Guard Dolphin chopper kept an eye on things from a few hundred feet off the deckJersey City’s marine unit was seen a bit north of its jurisdictionThe small cruise ship Insignia headed out on another Bermuda run with help from Moran TowingDC-3 Esther Mae heading south down the RiverEsther Mae originated in Rhode Island, looped over Woods Hole, MA and was heading southwest over Lancaster PA as of 17:33. Photo source: FlightRadar24
North River Notes 
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